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Springfield City Council Votes to Review Flock Surveillance Contracts Amid Protests

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In Springfield, Missouri, a City Council meeting was held where residents discussed the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, which are operated by Flock Safety. The council voted 5–3 to advance the legislation to review the contracts regarding these cameras. During the meeting, citizens who wished to protest the surveillance technology were asked to leave, leading to booing and demonstrations. An incident occurred where a resident, Mia Heider, was arrested after confronting the mayor regarding the company's usage of ALPR cameras.

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The council's vote to review the contracts governing the use of Flock Safety's technology introduces significant public scrutiny regarding the company's operational practices. This action follows protests from residents concerned about the technology's invasion of privacy.

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  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose contracts are under review by the city council.
  • SpringfieldCity whose council is reviewing the contracts for the use of Flock surveillance technology.

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  1. Debate heats up in Springfield over banning Flock camera surveillance.1 source
  2. Springfield city uses Flock cameras for surveillance.1 source

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